FBI Director Kash Patel announces the capture of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned global drug kingpin, Ryan Wedding

FBI Director Kash Patel announces the capture of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned global drug kingpin, Ryan Wedding.

Patel: "He went from an Olympic snowboarder to the largest narco-trafficker in modern times. He is a modern-day El Chapo."

Patel announces that Wedding was captured by U.S. law enforcement agents last night in Mexico City.

Ryan Wedding was added to the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list in March, 2025.

BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel announces the capture of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned global drug kingpin, Ryan Wedding.

Patel: "He went from an Olympic snowboarder to the largest narco-trafficker in modern times. He is a modern-day El Chapo."

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